Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

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Little Italy

Manhattan · New York, NY

6 active listings · Median $2.4M

$2.4M
Median Asking
$6,000/mo
Median Rent/Mo
6
Active Listings
56
Avg Days on Market

Monthly Snapshot

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Market Pulse — Little Italy

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with rents at the 5-year high, sale values below the 5-year high, and sale listings sitting longer than a year ago.

Common search patterns

value buyerstight rental marketcondo-dominantstrong rent growth

Median asking rent in Little Italy sits at $6,000/month, matching the 5-year high. Rents are up +50.0% year over year and +100.3% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $2.35M, 77.6% below the 5-year high recorded in Jul 2019. Sale prices are down -5.1% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 19 days slower than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $6,000/month (at the 5-year high)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +50.0%
  • 5-year rent change: +100.3%
  • Active rental listings: 44

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $2.35M (77.6% below the 5-year high in Jul 2019)
  • Year-over-year sale price change: -5.1%
  • Median days on market (sale): 56 days (19 days slower than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 11 (+120.0% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 27.3%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 1

Across NYC, the FARE Act has tightened agent-listed rental supply since August 2024 by shifting the broker fee to landlords who engage a broker. Roughly 35 to 40% of NYC lease signings occur between mid-June and August 15.

Source: StreetEasy market data, through Sep 2026.

About Little Italy

Little Italy occupies a compact corridor along Mulberry Street in Lower Manhattan between Canal and Houston Streets, defined by red-brick tenement buildings, prewar walk-ups, and cast-iron-facade commercial structures dating to the late 19th century. St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, completed in 1815, a...

In my 25+ years selling real estate across New York City, I use this Little Italy data in real negotiations, not just for a web page.

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Code10013
Subway1, 6, A, B, C, D, E, J, N, Q, R, W, Z trains
Building TypesPre-war buildings, Walk-ups

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:1 6 A B C D E J N Q R W Z

Stations: Grand St (0.19 mi), Bowery (0.20 mi), Canal St (0.20 mi), Spring St (0.23 mi), Prince St (0.36 mi)

Midtown: 13 min (B express from Grand St)


Nearby Schools

SchoolGradesDist
P.S. 020 Anna SilverPK-50.56 mi
The STAR Academy - P.S.63PK-50.65 mi
P.S. 150 Tribeca Learning CenterPK-50.68 mi
P.S. 234 Independence SchoolPK-50.76 mi
P.S. 015 Roberto ClementePK-50.77 mi
I.S. 312 NYC Lab Middle School6-80.63 mi

Market Report

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Median Asking Price
$2,350,000
Median Rent
$6,000/mo
Price per Sq Ft
$2,225
Sale-to-List Ratio
94.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Own in Little Italy? What it would sell for today

Most housing in the zip that covers Little Italy (10013) is old: the city's PLUTO tax-lot data dates about 500 residential lots to before 1900 and about 500 more to 1900 through 1929. Tenement buyers weigh the 6 at Spring Street, the N, R and W at Canal and the J and Z at Bowery. Walk-up sellers need the rent roll, leases, certificate of occupancy and open HPD or DOB items.

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings11
Pending Sales0
New This Week1
New This Month1
Avg DOM56 days
Price Cut Rate27.3%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days1
Sold Last 90 Days3
Sale-to-List94.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$2,350,000
Average Asking$6,655,833
Median $/SqFt$2,225
Median Condo Ask--
Median Co-op Ask--
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Little Italy

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
Studio1too few$1.95M - $1.95M
1 Bedroom1too few$1.29M - $1.29M
2 Bedrooms2too few$2.00M - $3.70M
3+ Bedrooms2too few$6.00M - $25.00M

Active Listings

Properties in Little Italy

REBNY/RLS Disclaimer: Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

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Why Work With Milton in Little Italy

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

Since 2000

Active in Manhattan

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams NYC. His work covers all five boroughs, with deep experience in co-op boards, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rental transactions. For Little Italy buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.

Reviews

Milton helped me purchase my first Manhattan condo, and I can't recommend him highly enough. What could have been a stressful process ended up feeling remarkably smooth. From the initial offer through closing, Milton was responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to answer questions and explain the details. I always felt informed and supported, but never pressured. If you're looking for a broker who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping his clients succeed, I would absolutely recommend Milton.

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Mr. B
Buyer · Manhattan

Milton was extremely helpful in finding my dream place. He was quick, friendly, and extremely responsive. He made the process so easy for me that it really took a weight off my shoulders. He took his time to work with my schedule and make sure I felt comfortable in my new place. I am really thankful. Highly recommend.

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Pia P.
Renter · Manhattan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Italy

The median sale price in Little Italy is $2.4M. Sale prices are down 5.1% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Little Italy is currently 77.6% below the 5-year high recorded in July 2019. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Little Italy have a median of 56 days on market. That is 19 days slower than the same point a year ago. Roughly 27.3% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Little Italy is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 56 days and 27.3% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Roughly 1 homes change hands each month in Little Italy across condos, co-ops, and townhouses, based on recorded closed sales. That benchmark helps gauge how quickly the market is absorbing new inventory.

The overall median asking rent in Little Italy is $6,000/month. Rents are up 50.0% year over year.

Yes. The median asking rent in Little Italy is currently at the 5-year high. Tenants searching the neighborhood right now are competing in a market priced at peak.

Median asking rent in Little Italy has risen 100.3% over the past 5 years. That puts the neighborhood in context with longer-term NYC rent dynamics rather than just one-year noise.

Within walking or short-transit distance of Little Italy, median sale prices range across SoHo at $4.0M, Tribeca at $3.0M, Nolita at $2.0M, Chinatown at $805K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Little Italy is served by the 1, 6, A, B, C, D, E, J, N, Q, R, W, Z trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 13 minutes from Grand St.

Under the FARE Act in effect since August 2024, NYC landlords who engage a broker pay the broker fee directly rather than passing it to tenants. In neighborhoods like Little Italy, this has shifted some smaller landlords toward self-listing, which has tightened the supply of agent-listed rentals citywide and lifted competition for what remains on market.

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams New York City. He has 25+ years of experience across all five boroughs, with deep transaction history in co-op board packages, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rentals. Direct: (917) 416-7433. Email: milton@miltoncoste.com.

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Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Keller Williams NYC · NY #10301213304

25+ years of experience and over 2,000 transactions closed across NYC. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing in Little Italy, I will guide you every step of the way.

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